Bungalow to Farmhouse Conversion - House Front | Awad + Koontz | Design-Build | Minneapolis

We design and build houses that clients love to call home.

Bungalow to Farmhouse Conversion | Minneapolis, MN

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Lynnhurst Addition - Kitchen | Awad + Koontz | Design-Build | Minneapolis

We design and build houses that clients love to call home.

Lynnhurst Addition | Minneapolis, MN

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Cedar Lake Renovation - Kitchen | Awad + Koontz | Design-Build | Minneapolis

We design and build houses that clients love to call home.

Cedar Lake Renovation | Minneapolis, MN

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Linden Hills Addition + Renovation - Kitchen Counter | Awad + Koontz | Design-Build | Minneapolis

We design and build houses that clients love to call home.

Linden Hills Addition + Renovation | Minneapolis, MN

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Awad + Koontz is a residential design-build firm based in Southwest Minneapolis

Architect Ali Awad is lead designer. Jim Koontz is lead builder.

Awad + Koontz creates thoughtful, livable homes that are meticulously planned and constructed. The firm specializes in remodels and expansions. Ali and Jim preserve the heart and soul of traditional homes while reinterpreting them for modern living with fresh layouts and practical solutions for everyday living.

"We echo the words of praise that others have said—Jim and Ali are fabulous to work with as are their subcontractors. There were no surprises, everything was done on time, everyone respected our home and property, and there were no disappointments."

"Thanks to Jim and Ali, we have a beautiful and cozy home as I write this in the family room next to the new fireplace on a subzero Minneapolis morning. We would use them again in a heartbeat and recommend them highly as professionals and individuals."

"Ali and Jim work exceptionally well together and we never experienced the headaches and nightmares you so often hear during home construction process. Four years later, there isn't a thing we'd change. And we'd recommend Awad + Koontz to anyone looking for a design/build firm that understands it's not just about building beautiful spaces, but managing everything throughout in a way that makes the ordeal as painless as possible."

The design-build process capitalizes on the strengths of Ali and Jim and their culture of collaboration.

From the beginning of each client engagement, they address design and construction together, as a team, and strive to find the best solution for the client’s schedule and budget. The architect and builder have the same goal: to put their creative energies to work to deliver new spaces that clients love to call home.